Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035792)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in West Columbia seeks a full-time truck operator to haul pipe, debris, signs, and equipment to job sites. You will drive a 5-yard truck and perform routine maintenance while keeping service records.

Role includes assisting with drainage ditches, shoulder cleaning, and installing traffic control devices per SC MUTCD. May operate a backhoe or tandem truck as needed; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required within 6 months of placement.
• No minimum training or experience required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5-yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs, and equipment.
• Picks up materials from vendors; ensure tarp and cleanliness.
• Maintain truck records and perform preventative maintenance.
• Work with crew to manage drainage ditches and shoulders.
• Assist with traffic control and use of signs per SC MUTCD.
• May operate backhoe or tandem truck as needed.
• Occasional extended shifts, overtime, or night work.

Skills

CDL Class A

Defensive driving

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Job description

At Lexington Maintenance West Columbia Section Shed, operates a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site. Picks up materials from vendor making sure all loose material is cleaned off truck and tarp is in place before operations. Performs preventative maintenance on truck and keeps record of the same. Drives defensively and in a courteous manner. Works with the crew when pulling shoulders and cleaning drainage ditches. Works with a shovel, bush axe, and sling blade to clean out ditches, open clogged pipes and cuts right of way at sight areas. Removes and erects mail boxes and signs as necessary and restores disturbed areas. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed. Assists crew in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to the SC MUTCD (SC Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Assists to operate backhoe to maintain shoulders, ditches and earth roads. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed and documented as required. Assists to operate a tandem truck to haul debris and equipment. Operates small to medium equipment during hazardous weather or emergency operations. May be required to work extended shifts.

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required upon entry to the position. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.